How to remove ValueOptimizer (Mac)

What is ValueOptimizer

ValueOptimizer is an adware application that targets macOS users, flooding their systems with intrusive advertisements and potentially harmful redirects. Designed to generate revenue through deceptive advertising practices, it can display various forms of ads, including pop-ups, banners, and in-text links. Users often encounter these ads while browsing, leading to unexpected interruptions and a degraded experience. Besides being annoying, ValueOptimizer poses significant privacy risks by tracking browsing habits and collecting personal information, such as login credentials and financial details. This adware typically installs itself through bundled software or deceptive pop-up ads, making it crucial for users to remain vigilant during downloads. Removing ValueOptimizer is essential not only for restoring system performance but also for safeguarding personal data from potential exploitation.

How ValueOptimizer infects Mac computers

ValueOptimizer typically infects Macs through deceptive tactics, often bundled with legitimate software during installation. Users frequently download free applications from unofficial websites or peer-to-peer platforms, inadvertently agreeing to install additional unwanted programs like ValueOptimizer when they bypass custom installation settings. This adware can also be introduced via misleading pop-up ads that prompt users to click on malicious links, leading to the installation of harmful software. Once installed, ValueOptimizer generates intrusive ads and collects personal information, posing privacy risks. Users are often unaware of its presence until their browsing experience becomes disrupted by relentless advertisements and redirects to dubious websites. To mitigate these risks, it is crucial to remain vigilant during software installations and to utilize reputable sources for downloads.

1. Download ValueOptimizer Removal Tool
2. Remove ValueOptimizer from Login Items
3. Remove/Uninstall ValueOptimizer from Applications
4. Remove ValueOptimizer from browsers
5. Reset browser settings
6. Remove ValueOptimizer files and folders
7. Block ValueOptimizer ads and pop-ups
8. How to protect from threats, like ValueOptimizer

Remove ValueOptimizer manually for free

Note: ValueOptimizer sets up to start on macOS startup. Therefore, before starting the removal, perform these steps:

1. Open System Preferences, choose Users & Groups.
2. Choose your account (set up as Current User).
3. Click Login Items tab.
4. Find “ValueOptimizer” entry. Select it, and click the “-“ (minus) button to remove it.

Note 2: ValueOptimizer won’t quit just by closing it, therefor use Force Quit to end the process.

1. Press 3 buttons at the same time: Option, Command, and Esc (Escape). This is similar to Control-Alt-Delete on a Windows PC.
2. Choose ValueOptimizer in the list.
3. Click Force Quit button.

Here is a manual step-by-step tutorial for full ValueOptimizer removal from your computer. This works 99% and was checked with the latest versions of ValueOptimizer installer on operating systems with the latest updates and browser versions.

Remove ValueOptimizer from Applications

Remove ValueOptimizer from Mac:

1. In the Finder sidebar, click Applications.
2. ValueOptimizer might have an Uninstaller. If you see Uninstall ValueOptimizer or ValueOptimizer Uninstaller, double-click it and follow the onscreen instructions.
3. Otherwise, drag ValueOptimizer from the Applications folder to the Trash (located at the end of the Dock).
4. Then choose Finder > Empty Trash.

Cannot uninstall ValueOptimizer

If you can’t uninstall ValueOptimizer using instructions above, or it keeps coming back, you can use free AppCleaner for Mac to remove all residual data and libraries of ValueOptimizer. Follow instructions below:

1. Download free AppCleaner.
2. Drag ValueOptimizer from Applications folder to AppCleaner window.
3. Choose files and folders you want to remove along with ValueOptimizer.
4. Click Delete button.

Remove ValueOptimizer add-on from your browsers

Removing ValueOptimizer from Applications often does not bring the desired effect. It is a browser extension, and it may still be active in Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox. Here are instructions on how to remove the ValueOptimizer extension from your browsers manually.

Safari:

1. Start Safari on your Mac, click Safari to open drop-down menu and choose Preferences
2. Click Extensions tab.
3. Find ValueOptimizer extension.
4. Click Uninstall button to remove it.

Google Chrome:

1. Start Google Chrome browser
2. In address box type (or copy-paste) chrome://extensions.
3. Find ValueOptimizer extension.
4. Click the trash can icon to remove it.

Mozilla Firefox:

1. Start Mozilla Firefox browser.
2. In address box type (or copy-paste) about:addons.
3. Choose ValueOptimizer extension.
4. Click Disable or Remove button.

Reset browser settings

To finish ValueOptimizer removal, reset your browser settings to make sure, there are no leftover items in browser folders.

Reset Safari:

1. Start Safari on your Mac, click Safari to open drop-down menu and choose Preferences
2. Go to the Privacy section of Safari’s preferences.
3. Click Remove All Website Data button.
4. In the opened window, click Remove Now button to remove data stored by websites in Safari.
5. Go to the Advanced section of Safari’s preferences.
6. Click the Show Develop menu in menu bar option.
7. In the menu, click Develop and select Empty Caches from this menu.
8. Again, go to Safari menu and choose Clear History….
9. Choose to clear all history and click Clear History button.

Reset Google Chrome:

1. Start Google Chrome browser
2. In address box type (or copy-paste) chrome://settings.
3. Scroll down and find Show advanced settings link.
4. Click on it and scroll down to the bottom again.
5. Click Reset settings button and click Reset to confirm.

Reset Mozilla Firefox:

1. Start Mozilla Firefox browser.
2. In address box type (or copy-paste) about:support.
3. Click Refresh Firefox… button.
4. Click Refresh Firefox to confirm.

Remove following files and folders of ValueOptimizer


~/Library/Application Support/.[random_string]/Services/com.ValueOptimizer.service.app
~/Library/LaunchAgents/com.ValueOptimizer.service.plist
/Library/Application Support/.[random_string]/System/com.ValueOptimizer.system
/Library/LaunchDaemons/com.ValueOptimizer.system.plist


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